Course comparison
Shanghai Marathon vs Taipei Marathon
Two closely-matched courses — Taipei Marathon edges it for difficulty (4.7 vs 4.6 / 10).
Shanghai, CN
4.6/ 10 · Moderate
Shanghai Marathon: driven by a flat, fast course with mild conditions.
Taipei, TW
4.7/ 10 · Moderate
Taipei Marathon: driven by typical race-day heat (~18 °C).
| Metric | Shanghai Marathon | Taipei Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4.6 · Moderate | 4.7 · Moderate |
| Distance | 42.20 km | 42.20 km |
| Elevation gain | 27 m | 0 m |
| Elevation loss | 18 m | 0 m |
| Highest point | 28 m | 32 m |
| Typical temp | 11–19 °C | 15–20 °C |
| Usual month | November | December |
| Cutoff | 7:00:00 | 7:00:00 |
Shanghai Marathon — elevation
26 m12 m-2 m
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26 m
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32 m18 m3 m
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32 m
3 m
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